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SS-Hauptscharführer Theo Rau’s (2/12/1911 – 10/7/1941) Model 1933 SS Dagger (Schutzstaffel Dienstdolch) by Gottlieb Hammesfahr of Solingen. This piece comes with a research package by Ross Kelbaugh with some additional documentation (settlement files). You have to love the look of this piece! Untouched and gorgeously patinaed... The blade on this one is a real treat! The acid etched “Meine Ehre Heißt Treue” motto “Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen” maker mark are dark, crisp and provide a wonderful contrast to the bright blade. The crossgrain is stunning running the blades full length. The tip comes to a perfect point and the blade to hilt fit is perfect. This gorgeous blade rates a solid Exc++/NM. It shows the slightest spotting and surface scratches/runner marks. The steel based black anodized scabbard looks great. It shows minor age oxidization spotting throughout along with the odd scratch yet it holds a nice dark finish and remains dent free! The scalloped nickel-silver scabbard fittings look great and have nicely patinaed! The ball has a split to it. All four scabbard screws remain intact and untouched. The scabbard to crossguard fit is perfect and closes with a snap! The nickel-silver crossguards look excellent as well, matching the crossguards perfectly in wear, color and patina. The reverse of the lower crossguard is stamp “III” (Berlin). The underside is clearly numbered with Theo Rau’s SS number “244 242”. The black died hardwood grip is in wonderful condition! There are two flakes to the reverse and a hairline crack to the top (both sides). The nickel silver eagle is crisp and wonderfully detailed and has a perfect fit. The SS roundel is perfect and also has a perfect fit. This piece comes with a vertical hanger that matches the piece perfectly. The hanger is marked "SS 1/35 RZM" to the interior. Look at this piece see the fits, verdigris and age wear… Wow!
Rating: | Exc++ |
Item Number: | SS-22064 |
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